Banquet Setup/Houseperson

VH Hospitality; Illinois; On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Vacation 40 hours

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Pension plan

Legal services

Disability insurance

EAP

Job summary

VH Hospitality in Illinois is seeking a Banquet Houseperson/Banquet Set-Up to prepare and maintain meeting and banquet spaces according to hotel standards. You will assist with table layouts, move equipment, and ensure rooms are ready for events.

The role involves cleaning, stocking supplies, and supporting banquet management during functions. Pay ranges from $20.75 to $24.41 per hour, with benefits under the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Responsibilities

• Set up and clean meeting rooms and banquet functions per hotel standards.
• Clean and arrange equipment (tables, chairs, lecterns, dance floor) and manage supplies.
• Serve meetings by removing trash, replenishing water, straightening chairs.
• Keep corridors and storage areas clean and accessible.
• Deliver convention materials as requested and assist with moving furniture.

Job description

TITLE:

Banquet Houseperson/Banquet Set-Up

DEPARTMENT:

Banquets

REPORTS TO:

Banquet Manager

JOB SUMMARY

Set-up, clean and maintain meeting and banquet rooms following the standards of service as set by hotel management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Properly clean and set meeting rooms and banquet functions per specifications on resume and BEOs or as given by banquet management including vacuuming floors and cleaning walls and windows/mirrors. Proper care, movement, storage of all equipment such as tables, chairs, risers, dance floor lecterns is required. Proper control and storage of meeting room supplies such as linen, pads, pens/pencils and candy, etc. are required.
• Service every meeting room by emptying trash, removing dirty plates, cups, linens and glasses, and replace as necessary. Straighten all chairs. Replenish water requirements as specified or requested.
• On a continuous basis, keep service corridors, pre-function space, and storage areas clean, organized and unobstructed.
• Upon customer request, locate and deliver convention material to designated location. Perform other duties as requested, such as moving furniture in and about the hotel.

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the manager based upon the particular requirements of the hotel:

• Relay any problem situations or damaged areas to Banquet Management in a timely manner for immediate action.
• Perform other duties as requested, such as moving office furniture and cleaning carpet and chairs.

Requirements

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours in length.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space and to reach other departments of the hotel on a timely basis.
• Must be able to bend, squat and lift up to 75 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.
• Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks.
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other employees.
• Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception.
• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.

AVAILABILITY

This company operates seven days a week, 24 hours a day. At times it may be necessary to move you from your accustomed work day, to include Holidays, or time of work if business or task assignments demand. In addition, it should be understood that business needs determines the amount of hours that you work.

Pay:

$20.75 - $24.41 per hour

This position has a fixed starting rate established by the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Benefits:

Eligible employees may receive access to the following benefits, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and collective bargaining agreement:

• Paid time off, including:
  • Paid holidays
  • Sick leave
  • Vacation: 40 hours after first year of service
• Health benefits:
  • Medical coverage through the Local 450 Unite HERE Health & Welfare Plan
  • Dental coverage through the Local 450 Unite HERE Health & Welfare Plan
• Retirement benefits:
  • Participation in the Local 450 Unite HERE Retirement Fund (pension plan)
• Additional benefits:
  • Pre-paid legal services
  • Short-term disability and life insurance (per collective bargaining agreement)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Benefits eligibility and coverage levels are governed by the applicable benefit plans and collective bargaining agreement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws